Wednesday, November 15, 2017

Adults' Weekend Guide: Nov. 16th-19th

Check out these awesome weekend events and have some fun before family arrives for Thanksgiving! ;) Weekend lineup includes live music performance by local celebs Paint Branch Creek, J Pope and the HearNOW at the Listening Room, Hyattsville's Heroes Bowl, an Essential Oils Workshop, PGCPS High School Honor Concert & more! But before get to planning, do me a solid and read this:**Dear Reader: I'm on a personal mission to reach 1,000 Facebook Followers by the end of the year. I'm only 60 or so folks away from reaching 1,000. 😅 Can you please help me reach my goal?Go to Route One Fun's Facebook page here, hit "like" and voila! I'll be one step closer to and it will be all thanks to you! :) Feel free to tell all your loved ones over Thanksgiving, too, about Route One Fun and have them "like" my page, too! :)

Cost: Free!The Critique: With George Hemphill
Catch The Critique, our Monthly series having a fantastic and honest discussion of
the works of artists, led by an area arts professional.
When: 6:30-9pm
Where: Otis Street Arts Project, Mt. Rainier
Cost: Free!

FRIDAYHandmade Holiday Ornament WorkshopMake
paper ornaments with bits of old books, bitty snowglobes out of salt
shakers, diorama ornaments with tiny figurines and lots of glitter-- or
anything else you'd like to create! Tons of vintage material available and technique will be suggested to help you realize your festive vision!
When: 4-8pm
Where: Tanglewood Works, 5132 Baltimore Ave, Hyattsville
Cost: $25

termiNATIONtermiNATION is an in-process
movement-based solo work investigating life and death through the lens
of a pregnant war widow. Inspired by an adolescence and early adulthood
steeped in the events of post-9/11 and the recent inauguration of Donald
Trump, this piece explores the role women have to play as we carry this
new era of politics to term.
When: 7-9pm
Where: Joe's Movement Emporium, Mt. Rainier
Cost: $5-25, Pay What You Wish (purchase tickets here)

J Pope and the HearNOW at the Listening Room
Check out J Pope at the HearNow - a hip-hop/alt-Soul/funk group from Baltimore. Known for their high energy performances and intense, rigorous compositions! Read about my awesome time checking out a show at Brentwood Arts Exchange!
When: 8pm
Where: Brentwood Arts Exchange
Cost: $15SATURDAYCollege Park ParkRun
Head out on for a weekly, free, 5K, timed run. Afterwards, enjoy a post parkrun coffee in The Board & Brew, 8150 Baltimore Ave, College Park. All ages welcome!
When: Saturdays at 9 a.m.
Where: Paint Branch Trail, 4289 Metzerott Road, College Park
Admission: Free but please register before your first run.

Heroes Bowl VII
Head to this fun football game where the Hyattsville Police Officers will face off against the Volunteer Fire Department! We went last year and had a fun time. Great way to be with and to support our local community. Bring your own seating and, if can, a new, unwrapped toy to donate for the Sonny Frazier Toy Drive, benefiting children in our community who would otherwise not receive gifts at the holidays.
When: 3pm
Where: Magruder Park, 3911 Hamilton Street, Hyattsville
Cost: Free!Cloth Talk: Intersectional Feminism - A Conversation on IdentityWe're diving into the new images of Black feminism and dissecting what it really means to be pro-woman!
When: 5-8pm
Where: Prince George's African American Museum & Cultural Center, North Brentwood

The 2017 Pop Off
Join this celebration of budding DMV talent both in fashion and music! Pop Up shops debuting brand new clothing from local designers. Afterwards, keep the vibes going with live musical performances and a DJ set!
When: 6-8pm: Pop Up Boutiques; 8-12pm: Live Music Set
Where: Joe's Movement Emporium, Mt. Rainier
Cost: $10 entry

Skating Like I've Got Nothin' to Lose
Check out this night of skate photography, film and deck art created by
the artists of today’s skate community in the PG County/DC Area. Pabst
Blue Ribbon will be joining the fun, so come out and enjoy some PBR!
You won't want to miss this night of DJs, skaters, beers, and lots of
talented artwork from leaders within the skate community!
When: 8-11pm
Where: Studio SoHy & Vigilante Coffee, Hyattsville
Cost: Free!

SUNDAY42nd Annual Edward M. Felegy High School Honor Concert
An evening of the finest musicians from Prince George's County Public
Schools. This evening's concert will feature the High School Honor
Orchestra, High School Honor Band and the High School Honor Chorus.
When: 1pm
Where: The Clarice, Dekelbuom Concert Hall
Cost: Free!